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After a successful team-up last summer, Disney and ITV have announced they're extending their partnership.
Building on the "Taste of Disney+" collection we've seen on ITVX, this new deal means two massive Hulu Original series are moving from the streaming app to your main TV screen. For the first time, you'll be able to catch these Disney+ hits for free in exclusive prime-time slots right on ITV1.
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Which Hulu shows are coming to ITV1?
Two high-profile Hulu Originals are making the jump from streaming exclusively in Disney+ in the UK to your main TV screen:
The Stolen Girl (Premiering Tuesday 25 February 2026)
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (Arriving later in 2026)
Both series will be introduced with the unique on-air branding: "Disney+ presents a Hulu Original."
When can I watch The Stolen Girl?
Mark your calendars; The Stolen Girl premieres on ITV1 on Tuesday 25 February 2026.
While it first landed on Disney+ back in April 2025, this is its big national premiere. This release means it is now available for everyone in the UK to watch for free, regardless of whether they have a subscription to Disney+. This show will be on episodically on ITV1, so you can watch it weekly.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox will be released in the same way, on ITV 1 and ITVX.
Can I stream The Stolen Girl on ITVX?
Yes, ITVX already has a dedicated show page, and it's labelled "Disney+ presents a Hulu original: The Stolen Girl”, with episodes listed. If you're the kind of person who prefers binging a series in one go over episodic live telly, this part matters as much as the ITV1 slot.
Do I need a Disney+ subscription?
No. That's the best part of this news. Because these shows are moving to ITV1 and ITVX, they are now free-to-air, (supported by ads). If you already have Disney+, nothing changes for you either. Think of this as a second window for the shows to reach a massive new audience.
Why is this happening?
This is a win-win for both broadcasters and for UK viewers and Disney fans.
ITV gets to air a prestige audience grabbing drama. ITV's Kevin Lygo is keen to bring high-end streaming hits into the primetime schedule, he said:
"Bringing these premium Original series into our primetime linear schedule is fantastic for ITV audiences."
Disney sees this as a way to show millions of ITV viewers the kind of quality content they can find on the Disney+ app. Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, said:
"We’re thrilled that two of our most compelling original series will air on ITV’s powerful primetime platform, introducing millions more viewers to Hulu Originals on Disney+."
UK viewers get a free taste of the original dramas that Hulu and Disney+ are airing.
What does "Hulu Original" mean for UK viewers?
In the UK, Hulu content lives inside Disney+. By keeping the "Hulu Original" label on ITV, Disney is making sure viewers know exactly where to find more shows like these.
Is this the start of a bigger trend?
While only two shows are confirmed for now, ITV is using phrases like "deepening our relationship." If these shows pull in big ratings, more "streaming-first" hits could make their way to ITV in the future.
Magic In A Minute
Two Disney+ Hulu Original dramas are coming to ITV1 primetime, starting with The Stolen Girl on 25 February 2026.You'll be able to watch this, and The Twisted Tale OF Amanda Knox later in the year, free via ITV1/ITVX without needing a Disney+ subscription.
FAQS
Can I stream The Stolen Girl on ITVX?
Yes, ITVX already has a dedicated show page, and it's labelled "Disney+ presents a Hulu original: The Stolen Girl”, with episodes listed.
Do I need Disney+ to watch these shows?
No. That's the point of the move. You'll be able to watch The Stolen Girl on ITV1 and ITVX from 25th February 2026, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox soon, for free.